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We are inspired by being a part of the Kindred community, and our commitment is to supporting our members.
Kindred’s leadership consists of three groups: the Board of Directors, a Senior Leadership Team, and the Council of Members. These teams work closely together to ensure the continuing success and sound governance of the credit union. The Board of Directors establishes Kindred’s strategic direction, monitors the overall strength and financial performance of the organization, as well as the satisfaction of members, and ensures that Kindred continues to be an engaging employer. Representing the best interests of the members, the Board works closely with the Senior Leadership Team and holds the organization accountable for its success. Guided by Kindred’s purpose, the Board applies prudent financial practices and business standards to fulfill its responsibilities to members.
The Council of Members is a committee of a minimum of eight member volunteers with representation from various Kindred branches. Each year the Council seeks volunteers for governance roles on the Board of Directors and ensures the Council of Members has a full complement. This approach to discerning qualified candidates has resulted in diverse and competent boards for Kindred, who have served the membership well and been excellent guardians of our values. Appointments to the Council of Members are presented to the Membership at the Annual General Meeting.
We are currently seeking candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on the Kindred Board of Directors and Council of Members. If you’re interested in serving, take a look through our info packages for more information:
Serving as a Board Member | Serving as a Council of Members Representative
To apply, please email Tithi Thakkar, Corporate Secretary.
Jason Daly, MBA, CIM
Chief Executive Officer
John Klassen, BSc, CPA, CMA
Chief, Finance and Compliance
Max Bentz, BA
Vice-President, Member Relationships
Nick Savva, BSc, ACIB
Vice President, Strategy Development and Delivery
Nolan Andres, BSc, MMath
Chief, Technology and Innovation
Rebecca Smith, BA, CHRL
Vice-President, Engagement and Values
Sandra Yutzy, MBA
Vice-President, Credit Risk
Stephanie Szusz, BBA, BEd
Vice-President, Agricultural and Commercial Banking
Henry Paetkau
Board Chair
Carolyn Albrecht
Board Vice-Chair, Governance Committee
Doug Woodburn
Audit and Risk Committee
Gerry Frey
Finance and Loan Committee Chair
James Schenk
Governance Committee
Kaylie Tiessen
Finance and Loan Committee;
Audit and Risk Committee
Rick Martin
Audit and Risk Committee
Rosemary McCrie
Audit and Risk Committee Chair
Stephen Funk
Finance and Loan Committee
Susan Taves
Governance Committee Chair
Wanda Wagler-Martin
Finance and Loan Committee
In 2023, 45% of Kindred’s Board were female. The table below includes the percent share for the two years prior.
Year | Female | Male |
2022 | 50% | 50% |
2021 | 48% | 52% |
Aylmer
Elmira
Dennis Frey, Erla Bauman
Kitchener
Dan Driedger (chair), Brent Charette
Leamington
Milverton
Sandra Kuepfer
Mount Forest
Miles Wiederkehr (vice-chair)
New Hamburg
Dawna Whitehead, Norman Size
Waterloo
Kevin Dwarte
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